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The conflict in Ukraine represents a stark exacerbation of Russia's demographic woes. Reports indicate that the number of Russian men dying on the battlefield exceeds the number of births taking place. Some days have even seen higher battlefield casualties than total births recorded, underlining a troubling trend where more soldiers are lost than new lives brought into the world.
Given this scenario, Peter Z asserts that the Russian demographic potential is nearing a critical failure. The "meat assault" military strategy, which has been historically effective due to sheer numbers, is rapidly losing its viability as Russia's population declines, thereby diminishing the country’s ability to sustain long-term military engagement.